Thousands of Reddit communities go dark to boycott third-party app charges
Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark this week in protest of upcoming API changes, which include a controversial policy that will charge some third-party apps for continued use
2023-06-14 06:48
AWS outage causes some websites to go dark
Amazon’s cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services experienced an outage on Tuesday, affecting publishers that suddenly found themselves unable to operate their sites
2023-06-14 06:20
Accenture pouring $3 billion into AI, joining long list of tech companies prepping to meet demand
Technology services provider Accenture is the latest company to ramp up its artificial intelligence business, announcing Tuesday that it will invest $3 billion over the next three years and double its AI-related staff to accommodate scorching hot demand
2023-06-14 02:22
Republicans to cut University of Wisconsin budget in ongoing fight over diversity and inclusion
Republican lawmakers are planning to cut funding for University of Wisconsin campuses as the GOP-controlled state Legislature and school officials continue to clash over efforts to promote diversity and inclusion
2023-06-14 01:57
Millennial Money: How to use ChatGPT to plan your next trip
Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT offer a novel way to research travel plans
2023-06-13 20:48
Once a reliable cash cow, Amazon's cloud business slows as companies pull back on service
Amazon is kicking off its annual security-focused cloud computing conference on Tuesday amid a slowdown in its profitable cloud business Amazon Web Services, or AWS
2023-06-13 18:28
Microsoft's media literacy program aims to empower internet users and combat online misinformation
A new effort to promote internet and media literacy by Microsoft has shown promising results in the fight against online misinformation
2023-06-13 18:15
Cases of check fraud escalate dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible
Check fraud is back in a big way, fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail altogether
2023-06-13 15:16
FTC sues to block Microsoft's takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft from completing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard, the latest antitrust challenge to the proposed merger but one that could hasten its conclusion
2023-06-13 05:23
Microsoft stakes Xbox video game sales on long-awaited space adventure Starfield
One small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield
2023-06-12 20:54
Biden in North Carolina to push clean energy agenda and promote order aiding military spouses
President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order aiming to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose careers are often disrupted by their loved ones’ deployments
2023-06-10 00:50
Biden heads to North Carolina to push clean energy agenda and promote order aiding military spouses
President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order aiming to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose careers are often disrupted by their loved ones’ deployments
2023-06-09 17:49